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    Layoff FAQ For Managers

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    The document summarizes FAQs for managers and supervisors of the Lexington Public Library regarding recent layoffs of part-time employees due to reduced workload during the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses questions about job security for full-time employees, changes to hours and responsibilities, guidance on communicating with affected employees, returning of library property, handling public and media inquiries, plans for future hiring, the library's funding sources, estimated cost savings from layoffs, and the inability of the Foundation or Friends to pay for staffing costs.

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    The document summarizes FAQs for managers and supervisors of the Lexington Public Library regarding recent layoffs of part-time employees due to reduced workload during the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses questions about job security for full-time employees, changes to hours and responsibilities, guidance on communicating with affected employees, returning of library property, handling public and media inquiries, plans for future hiring, the library's funding sources, estimated cost savings from layoffs, and the inability of the Foundation or Friends to pay for staffing costs.

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    Lexington Public Library FAQs for Managers after July 2020 Layoffs.

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    The document summarizes FAQs for managers and supervisors of the Lexington Public Library regarding recent layoffs of part-time employees due to reduced workload during the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses questions about job security for full-time employees, changes to hours and responsibilities, guidance on communicating with affected employees, returning of library property, handling public and media inquiries, plans for future hiring, the library's funding sources, estimated cost savings from layoffs, and the inability of the Foundation or Friends to pay for staffing costs.

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    Layoff FAQ For Managers

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    The document summarizes FAQs for managers and supervisors of the Lexington Public Library regarding recent layoffs of part-time employees due to reduced workload during the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses questions about job security for full-time employees, changes to hours and responsibilities, guidance on communicating with affected employees, returning of library property, handling public and media inquiries, plans for future hiring, the library's funding sources, estimated cost savings from layoffs, and the inability of the Foundation or Friends to pay for staffing costs.

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    FAQs for Managers/Supervisors:

    On July 8, Heather Dieffenbach announced that the Lexington Public Library will lay off the majority of its
    part-time employees, effective July 19, 2020. This document is meant as a guide for managers and
    supervisors as they answer questions from members of their team.

    Is my job safe? Do you anticipate any further reductions in staff?

    We do not anticipate any additional reductions to staff positions, given the information currently
    available to us. Individuals may be repurposed to meet the changing needs within our library system,
    but we do not expect to eliminate any full time positions.

    How will this impact my hours, responsibilities, and/or programming duties?

    Full-time staff should expect to resume a 37.5 hour work week, though the responsibilities will vary.
    Kentucky’s Healthy at Work guidelines recommend limiting office spaces to 40-50% capacity, so many
    staff will continue to work remotely as they are able. Managers and supervisors will work with
    employees to determine staffing needs and responsibilities.

    As a manager/supervisor, what should I say to affected employees?

    We recognize that you have developed deep personal and professional relationships with the affected
    employees. This decision is not indicative of their job performance, and we are all sorry to see them
    leave LPL. The official notification of the layoffs will come via email from Heather, along with
    unemployment information from Tom Wallace. Individual managers or supervisors may contact
    affected staff members to discuss the situation, but they may not offer any professional or legal advice.
    Please direct all personnel inquiries to Tom Wallace.

    How will laid off staff retrieve any items left within the Library buildings?

    Affected staff should contact their location manager for access to the building to retrieve their personal
    belongings. Any Library property, including building access cards, keys, or equipment should also be
    returned at that time.

    What should I do if I receive inquiries from the media or members of the public?

    Please direct all inquiries to Heather Dieffenbach.

    Will LPL hire additional staff?

    With the exception of the Village Branch Manager position, LPL is not planning to hire additional staff at
    this time. The senior team and managers will continue to evaluate our staffing needs as more services
    are reopened.

    Has LPL’s revenue declined due to COVID-19?

    Thankfully, LPL’s funding has remained relatively stable during the global pandemic since it is primarily
    funded through property tax assessment. The decision to eliminate these position reflects the amount
    of work currently happening within the Library system, not the value of our employees’ contributions.
    The decision was made to be good fiscal stewards of taxpayer funds. We hope to rehire these or similar
    positions when we can fully reopen our libraries, and we hope that our part-time employees will apply.
    What is the cost savings to LPL?

    We estimate that the layoffs will affect the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) of 50 employees for an
    approximate cost savings of $300,000 over the next six months after unemployment benefits. These
    funds will be used for unanticipated expenditures associated with COVID-19 recovery. As of June 30,
    LPL had incurred nearly $300,000 in unexpected expenditures associated with the global pandemic as
    we meet CDC, state, and local health guidelines. Additional expenses are expected as we begin to
    reopen our facilities to the public.

    Could the Foundation or Friends help pay for the staffing expenditures?

    No. This decision was based on the current workflow and staffing needs. The Friends and Foundation
    may help pay for COVID-related expenditures but not staff or operational costs.

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